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Tipping in Costa Rica

Optional

A 10% service charge is already in restaurant and hotel bills.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Restaurants

10% included

A 10% service charge is included by law, so no tip is required. Extra for exceptional service is welcome.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Tour guides

Yes

Tipping tour guides and drivers is customary.

Sources: [1] [3]

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Public holidays in Costa Rica

Sources

Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.

  1. Wikivoyage: Costa Rica

  2. Costa Rica Tourism Board

  3. Lonely Planet: Tipping in North and South America

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